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kezzasett.bsky.social
Just a reminder that inclusive schools don't reward attendance or punish non-attendance. They have adaptive uniform policies and don't punish infringements. They don't have punitive behaviour policies #SEND #Inclusion #SENDReform
October 29, 2026 at 8:07 AM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
NEW POST: @captaink77.bsky.social writes about the often-AI-generated Local SEND Reform Plans that will dictate local SEND provision—and their huge hidden risks even LAs can't ignore www.specialneedsjungle.com/ai-local-sen... #sendreform #SaveSENDLegalRights
lots of blue smiling mesh AI faces with one in grey looking evil at the back. In the fireground is an AI mesh hand golding a computer generates SEND reform plan, with the bottom item, "isolation" crossed out in human handwriting and "inclusion base" written in instead
October 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
NEW POST: Where did the DfE's ideas for #SENDreform come from? @sharonlsmith.bsky.social pulls together various discussions about 'functioning' and thinks this, and the controversial biopsychosocial model of disability, may be what is going unspoken: www.specialneedsjungle.com/send-reforms...
October 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
edukconferences.bsky.social
Is your school ready for SEND reform? 🎯 Join the Leading Through SEND Reform Conference 2026 for practical strategies to strengthen inclusion, leadership and governance.

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#SENDReform #SchoolLeadership
October 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM
imosphere.bsky.social
More than 90% of local SEND reform plans have been approved by the DfE.

But approval is only the start. The real test is whether these plans deliver earlier, better & more joined-up support for children & families.

schoolsweek.co.uk/government-a...

#SEND #SENDReform #Education
More than 9 in 10 local SEND reform plans approved by DfE
And around 15 town halls with 'deferred' plans have until November to resubmit
schoolsweek.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 12:53 PM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
Do you agree that the DfE must give its #SENDreform Child Rights Impact Assessment an independent do-over—because the full proposals were not included www.specialneedsjungle.com/dfe-must-rep...
DfE must give its SEND reform Child Rights Impact Assessment a do-over; this time, without marking its own homework — Special Needs Jungle
Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, special needs resources and informed opinion about SEND - Special educational needs and disability, Education, Health and Care Plans, EHCPs, EOTAS, SEND Tribunal, children's mental health, rare disease, SEND politics
www.specialneedsjungle.com
October 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
parliamentconnect.bsky.social
Saqib Bhatti asks when SEND reform legislation will come, citing a £2 billion shortfall in SEND budgets.

Saqib Bhatti (Conservative, Meriden and Solihull East)
House of Commons, 14 September 2026

#MeridenSolihullEast #UK #ParliamentConnect #SENDReform #SENDLegislation #SENDBudgetShortfall
September 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
On SNJ Today: New research from Sheffield Hallam University into the 2025 Government #SEND "National Conversation" has found it “performative”, limiting, and lacking pathways to include young people’s voices: www.specialneedsjungle.com/research-gov... #sendreform #SaveSENDLegalRights
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September 16, 2026 at 6:50 PM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
NEW POST: New research finds the Government’s #SEND National Conversation “performative”, lacking pathways for young people’s inclusion: www.specialneedsjungle.com/research-gov... #sendreform #SaveSENDLegalRights
two wooden figures one talking and the other with a sad face
September 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
kezzasett.bsky.social
If the DfE want mainstream schools to be more inclusive they need to tackle this kind of behaviour policy, otherwise it's doomed to failure @georgiagould.bsky.social #SENDReform

www.itv.com/news/westcou...
www.itv.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:47 AM
imosphere.bsky.social
EHCP demand is rising, while councils prepare for #SENDreform. The challenge isn’t just designing the system for 2030 - it’s managing the journey there.

Strengthening #EHCP processes, understanding demand & modelling future scenarios will be key.

www.theguardian.com/education/20...

#SEND
Pupils with Send plans in England likely to double to one in 10 in rush for support
Schools and councils express financial concerns as EHCP applications surge before potential change in provision
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:19 AM
imosphere.bsky.social
One London borough strengthened the link between evidence, quality assurance & decision-making across #SEND, helping reduce projected SEND deficit by £21m+.

Five lessons stood out: www.imosphere.com/post/five-lessons-one-council-learned-from-improving-send-consistency-and-confidence

#SENDReform
Five lessons one council learned from improving SEND consistency and confidence
The improvement work helped strengthen evidence, quality assurance, and decision-making – contributing to a £21m reduction in the borough's projected SEND deficit.
www.imosphere.com
September 10, 2026 at 1:14 PM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
Still time to email your MP and ask him to attend the #SaveOurChildrensRights #SaveSENDLegalRights PARLIAMENTARY MEETING on September 7th, hosted by MP Chris Coghlan Find out more: saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/2026/09/invi...
#sendreform #EHCP
September 3, 2026 at 6:13 PM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
On SNJ Today: @lucympowell.bsky.social @georgiagould.bsky.social must improve #SENDreform plans supporting children with medical needs not in school. @unison.org.uk says responsibility for delivering healthcare is completely missing in #EOTAS proposals www.specialneedsjungle.com/unison-voice...
ill child in a red colourisation overlaid with the sentences: "who is responsible for providing it""how will it be put in place?” "how will it be put in place?"
August 24, 2026 at 6:55 PM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
NEW POST: The public sector union, @unison.org.uk voices major concerns over #SENDreform health plans for sick and disabled children out of school in the Government's #EOTAS consultation www.specialneedsjungle.com/unison-voice...
ill child in a red colourisation overlaid with the sentences: "who is responsible for providing it""how will it be put in place?” "how will it be put in place?"
August 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
allfieuk.bsky.social
Gina, from Breaking Out The Bubble, shares her perspective on the low expectations placed on her in school. Gina’s story comes at a crucial time, as the government prepares to reform the SEND system #SENDReform #EducateDontSegregate
youtu.be/yq4NA0Amp-Q?...
Exploring barriers to education and employment as a person with learning difficulties | Gina Barrett
Gina Barrett, a Black woman with learning difficulties from Breaking Out the Bubble, is accompanied by her support worker, Gabby. Together, they explore Gina’s experiences of attending a special…
youtu.be
August 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
On SNJ Today: @captaink77.bsky.social offers his Top Tips to respond to the #EOTAS #EHCP consultation—and why you should, even if your child is in school, to protect their rights to statutory SEND support: www.specialneedsjungle.com/top-tips-eot... #sendreform
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August 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
oando.bsky.social
#assistancedogs #savesendlegalrights #pupcup #sendreform

Andy Burnham Lucy Powell MP the silence is palpable and is starting to feel disrespectful now. This has gone on long enough. There was a tokenistic consultation which we’ve had no formal response to.
August 17, 2026 at 11:16 PM
crecuk.bsky.social
The Department for Education has revealed details of its £200 million training package as part of the SEND reforms, commissioning teacher-training provider Ambition Institute to design and deliver a suite of online and downloadable resources. Read more - buff.ly/0hi69U9

#SENDReform #EarlyEducation
August 12, 2026 at 10:46 AM
ndempseyinco14.bsky.social
There might be more children in special schools now than ever but to say we've become less inclusive is misleading. The Warnock Report was published nearly 50 years ago and much has changed, although not with the SEND system! #send #senco #SENDreform #inclusion #education #schools #whitepaper
March 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
mentalhealthined.bsky.social
The SEND reform white paper has finally landed - here's everything you need to know in our short summary:

amhie.com/dfe-policy-e...

#whitepaper #SENDreform #policy #DfE #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
DfE Policy: "Every child achieving and thriving" - Association of Mental Health in Education
The SEND policy reform white paper has just landed - here's what you need to know
amhie.com
February 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM
mentalhealthined.bsky.social
If the proposals reported by BBC News
(www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...) are confirmed, the Association of Mental Health in Education (AMHIE) strongly welcomes this review.

#SENDreform #leakeddocuments #education #mentalhealth #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
Pupils' SEND support to be reviewed after primary, leaked plans suggest
Leaks suggest plans for a complete redesign of special educational needs and disabilities support in schools.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 2:36 PM
mentalhealthined.bsky.social
BREAKING: The Department for Education announce £200 million landmark mandatory SEND teacher training programme.

Read more: amhie.com/200-million-...

#teachertraining #SENDreform #EduSkyUK #UKTeaching
DfE Press Release: £200 million landmark SEND teacher training - Association of Mental Health in Education
In a press release today (16th January 2026) the DfE have announced a £200 million landmark SEND teacher mandatory training programme.
amhie.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:41 AM
mentalhealthined.bsky.social
In a letter published to the Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson has said: "We will bring forward a full Schools White Paper early in the new year"

Read the full Letter here: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68f8da...

#SENDReform #SENDforSchools #InclusionandUDL #EduSkyUK
October 23, 2025 at 6:20 AM